The statutory price for GRO Certificates/PDF/Digital Images has been increased

This applies to certificates from local councils too

New costs are - 

Certificate: £12.50

PDF: £8

Digital Image: £3

https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/

Please note that the Cheshire Records Office will now close from 8th August, when access to the collections at the Records Office will be on hold until the new centres open in Crewe and Chester from Winter 2025/26. 

For more infomation  👉https://www.cheshirearchives.org.uk/about-us/about-us.aspx

Remember that you can get help from FHSC Research Centres at Crewe and Mobberley, where our knowledgeable volunteers are always keen to help. 

This weekend (May 24th-28th) you can enjoy free access to the 673 military record collections available at MyHeritage

Watch the T&Cs!

Link for full details 👉https://blog.myheritage.com/2024/05/honoring-our-heroes-free-military-records-for-u-s-memorial-day-on-myheritage/

The June edition of the Cheshire Ancestor should have landed on your doormat if you opt to receive a printed version, otherwise the digital version is now available to download at the following link 👉https://www.fhsc.org.uk/new-cheshire-ancestor-3/cheshire-ancestor-2024/3533-cheshire-ancestor-june-2024-vol-54-no-4.html

The Festival of Ideas is a programme of free, inclusive, and accessible public events on a wide range of themes in and around Chester, co-created by the University of Chester, alongside other including the Grosvenor Museum, Chester Market and Chester Cathedral

For full deatils, whats on etc then click on the Event webpage link 👉https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/

This may be of use to you to download and save 

A quick reference list of the dates of the UK Census dates, including the 1939 National Register 

Thanks to @BTGenealogy for the image 

1st of the month means my usual list of free to attend online events, I hope you find something to enjoy, please let me know 

Full details in link under each event

Wed 1 May 2024 15:00 BST

Women’s Lives and Writing: Online Resources

by National Library of Scotland

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-lives-and-writings-online-resources-tickets-850674559507

Thu 2 May 2024 14:00 BST

Treasures: Life in the 20^th Century

by National Library of Scotland

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/treasures-life-in-the-20th-century-tickets-862048419027

Fri 3 May 2024 14:00 BST

The Blazing world: A New History of Revolutionary England

with Jonathan Healey

by National Archives [Free to attend but donation suggested]

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-blazing-world-a-new-history-of-revolutionary-england-tickets-825078801907

Fri 3 May 2024 18:00 BST

Possible Maps: Ways of Knowing and Unknowing at the Edge of the Empire

A Lecture by Professor Julia Laite

by Royal Historical Society

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/possible-maps-lecture-with-professor-julia-laite-online-tickets-823901400267

Wed 8 May 2024 13:00 BST

The Growth of Genetic Genealogy

Library Association of Ireland Genealogy and Local Studies Group

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-growth-of-genetic-genealogy-tickets-887656302897

Wed 8 May 2024 16:00 BST

Researching Gender & Sexuality

by National Library of Scotland

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researching-gender-sexuality-tickets-857069466847

Fri 10 May 2024 14:00 BST

Mary I

with Alison Weir

by National Archives [Free to attend but donation suggested]

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mary-i-with-alison-weir-tickets-825122723277

Sat, 11 May 2024 14:00 BST

19^th Century Book and Bust; Exploring Business and Family Fortunes

by Oldham & District Branch of MLFHS

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/19th-century-boom-and-bust-exploring-business-and-family-fortunes-tickets-873955984877

Wed 15 May 2024 15:00 BST

Introduction to Family History

by National Library of Scotland

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-family-history-tickets-840041515787

Wed 22 May 2024 14:00 BST

Navigating the Maps Website

by National Library of Scotland

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/navigating-the-maps-website-tickets-841449045747

Thu 23 May 2024 18:00 BST

Making the Rounds, Stories of Workhouse Nursing

by Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-the-rounds-stories-of-workhouse-nursing-online-tickets-885445149277

Fri 24 May 2024 10:00 BST

Maps for Local and Family History

by National Library of Scotland

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/maps-for-family-and-local-history-tickets-851484682607

Wed 29 May 2024 15:00 BST

Women’s Lives and Writing

by National Library of Scotland

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-lives-and-writings-online-resources-tickets-850681379907

Wed, 29 May 2024 19:30 BST

SAS Great Escapes

with Damien Lewis

by National Archives [Free to attend but donation suggested]

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sas-great-escapes-with-damien-lewis-tickets-754474863627

Advanced notice of talks taking place early in June that may interest members:

Fri 7 Jun 2024 14:00 BST

Using Discovery: The National Archives Online Catalogue

by National Archives [Free to attend but donation suggested]

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/using-discovery-the-national-archives-online-catalogue-tickets-845836709367

Wed 12 Jun 2024 15:00 BST

Researching Gender & Sexuality

by National Library of Scotland

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researching-gender-sexuality-tickets-893733981397

Press Release;

In honour of Anzac Day, all 130 million historical records from Australia and New Zealand on MyHeritage will be free to access from April 23–28, 2024.

Over the past year, MyHeritage have expanded their collection to include a vast array of historical newspapers. This new collection comprises over 24 million pages from 1,705 newspaper titles, covering every state and territory in Australia.

They also host many essential military collections, including the esteemed Anzac Memorial records and the comprehensive Australian World War II Nominal Roll, 1939–1945.

These resources, among others available on MyHeritage, can illuminate Australian and New Zealander relatives’ military service and contribute to a richer understanding of their lives.

PLEASE NOTE:  you may have to sign up for a free trial to view records, so be mindful of the T&Cs 

Link 👉 https://www.myheritage.com/research/catalog?location=Oceania